Kids' appendix surgery: shorter hospital stay without extra risk?
NCT ID NCT05761080
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a 'fast-track' recovery plan for children aged 2 to 17 who had surgery for a burst appendix. The goal is to see if they can go home sooner without raising the risk of problems like infection or needing another surgery. About 772 children will take part, and their health will be checked for 30 days after leaving the hospital.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Complejo Universitario Hospitalario de Santiago de Compostela
RECRUITINGSantiago de Compostela, Spain
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Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol
RECRUITINGBadalona, Spain
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Hospital Joan XXIII
RECRUITINGTarragona, Spain
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Hospital Sant Joan de Deu
RECRUITINGEsplugues de Llobregat, Spain
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Hospital Universitario Dr. Josep Trueta
RECRUITINGGirona, Spain
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Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
RECRUITINGBarcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Hospital del Mar
RECRUITINGBarcelona, Spain
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